Comparison

Wizard vs Ticket to Ride®

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Wizard

Experience the challenging and habit-forming card game with a unique 60-card deck. Bid on tricks, score points by meeting your bid exactly, and master the strategy involving special Wizard and Jester cards. Play solo against AI or challenge up to four friends online.

Highlights
  • Unique 60-card deck
  • Simple rules, strategic depth
  • Bid on tricks to score points
  • Wizard and Jester wild cards
  • Play against AI opponents
  • Network game with up to 4 friends
Features
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The official iPhone version of the card game Wizard. Meet the card game that's challenging, habit-forming and loads of fun! It's Wizard: a unique game with a 60 card deck! The rules are simple and easy to learn... mastering the strategy is the real challenge. One card is dealt to each player on the first round, two cards on the second, and so on. Players bid the number of tricks they think they will win. Make the exact number of tricks bid and you win points; too many or too few and you lose points. The Wizard and Jester cards add a "wild card" element to the strategy. Play against the sophisticated built-in AI players, or choose a network game of up to 4 friends playing over the internet. Wizard® is a registered trademark of Wizard Cards International , Inc. © K. Fisher Enterprises, Ltd.

About

Ticket to Ride®

Embark on a digital train adventure connecting cities across various countries. Compete with players worldwide, friends, or AI in this classic board game adaptation. Enjoy strategic gameplay with multiple modes, including asynchronous play and local couch co-op.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer with global matchmaking
  • Asynchronous play for busy schedules
  • Single-player mode against advanced AI
  • Local couch play option
  • Strategic route building and ticket completion
  • Multiple country maps and expansions
Features
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Play the ultimate digital version of the multi-award-winning modern classic board game Ticket to Ride! Journey across various countries, connecting their vibrant cities and exploring their unique gameplay mechanics and bonuses on the way. Ticket to Ride offers a variety of game modes to suit you. Want to get competitive? Head online to challenge other players around the world and climb the leaderboards, or play with friends further afield in a private game. Got a packed schedule? Set up or join an asynchronous game and play across multiple days – we’ll notify you when it is your turn, so you can go at your own pace. Test out new strategies or keep it casual in single-player mode against state-of-the-art AI opponents. You can even make a game night of it with friends and family in couch play! Get to know a cast of unforgettable characters, each bringing their own tales to the table. Add new locomotives and carriages to your fleet with every expansion, and cement your name in railway history on the leaderboard! Become a railway legend in the iconic, fan-favourite modern classic! HOW TO PLAY TICKET TO RIDE®: Players are dealt a number of tickets and must pick a certain number to keep (depending on the map). Players are also dealt four train cards of various colours. This number can also vary depending on the map you’re playing on, but don’t worry – the AI takes care of this! Each turn, players can draw two train cards from the face-up pile, draw two train cards from the face-down pile, draw another ticket to complete, or use their train cards to claim a route! A claimed route is shown by placing train pieces along the route. When a player has three or fewer train pieces left, the last round starts. Whoever has the most points at the end of the game is the winner! FEATURES A TRULY SOCIAL TAKE ON MULTIPLAYER – Play online with friends or enjoy a seamless matchmaking experience when you challenge players from around the world. Alternatively, take on your friend sitting right next to you in couch play – use the free Ticket to Ride Companion App to really boost your couch gaming session! PLAY AROUND YOUR BUSY DAY – Set up a game in async mode and play a game across multiple days. SINGLE-PLAYER MODE DRIVEN BY EXPERT AIs – Powered by an innovative adaptive AI system, single-player mode offers a challenge for new and experienced players alike. AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE – Every moment has been brought to life with beautiful graphics that will immerse you in the adventure. STRATEGIC GAMEPLAY – Every game presents fresh challenges, and it’s your mission to work out the most efficient solutions. Collect points by completing tickets, linking destinations and building the longest route. Join the Marmalade Game Studio Discord server to connect with players, organise matches, see the latest news and updates, and take part in events!

Screenshots

Wizard4 screens
Ticket to Ride®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ticket to Ride® at 4.6 against Wizard's 3.3. Ticket to Ride® also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 61) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Wizard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 26) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Wizard costs $5.99 and Ticket to Ride® $4.99 up front. Ticket to Ride® sells 25 one-off in-app purchases. Wizard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ticket to Ride® holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ticket to Ride® has 12K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of Wizard's written reviews are positive against 31% of Ticket to Ride®'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wizard ships an update every 4 months, Ticket to Ride® monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Wizard versus Ticket to Ride®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWizardTicket to Ride®
Price$5.99$4.99 — better
Rating3.3 (61 ratings)4.6 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.8% of reviews — better30.7% of reviews
Number of ratings6112K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#71#5 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB915 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSean O'ConnorMarmalade Game Studio Limited

Customer experience

Wizard

All ratings61 ratings
Positive52.5%
Neutral9.8%
Negative37.7%
Written reviews151 reviews
Positive33.8%
Neutral19.2%
Negative47.0%

Ticket to Ride®

All ratings11,585 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews779 reviews
Positive30.7%
Neutral14.1%
Negative55.2%

User reviews

Wizard

From 61 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great game design
  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 💡 Customizable settings
  • 🎮 Faithful to the card game

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🕰️ Slow performance
  • 🔇 Annoying sounds/voices
  • 🤖 Biased AI opponents

Ticket to Ride®

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Nice graphics
  • ⏱️ Rapid play mode
  • 🤝 Multiplayer functionality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Difficulty seeing routes and trains
  • 🎨 Confusing color schemes
  • 🕰️ Slow animations
  • 💰 Expensive expansion packs

Bugs and requests

Wizard

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cards not displaying properly
  • Disconnection issues in network play
  • Scoring errors

Requested features

4 requests
  • Online multiplayer
  • More player options (3, 5, 6 players)
  • Undo/correct last move
  • Dealer/bid summary indicators

Ticket to Ride®

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezing and crashing mid-game
  • Incorrect scoring and card distribution
  • Inability to rejoin interrupted games

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline/local multiplayer mode
  • Ranking/progression system
  • Customizable UI/color options
  • Ability to share purchased expansions
  • In-game chat and notifications

In-app purchases

None

Wizard

No in-app purchases

25 purchases

Ticket to Ride®

One-time25
  • Bertie Hawkes$1.99
  • Rocket Locomotive$1.99
  • Erika Ford$1.99
Show 22 more
  • Lumberjack Carriage$1.99
  • Oil Baron carriage$1.99
  • Dolomite Dynamite$1.99
  • Mina Larsen$1.99
  • Morten Jensen$1.99
  • Europe Character Bundle$2.99
  • 1910 Ticket Pack$3.99
  • Ticket to Ride ChristmasBundle$4.99
  • Nordic Map$6.99
  • San Francisco Map$6.99
  • Legendary Asia Map$6.99
  • India Map$6.99
  • Nordic Expansion$7.99
  • India Expansion$7.99
  • Legendary Asia Expansion$7.99
  • Japan Expansion$7.99
  • San Francisco City Expansion$7.99
  • Heart of Africa Expansion$7.99
  • Switzerland Expansion Bundle$7.99
  • Europe Map$8.99
  • Europe Expansion$9.99
  • Round the World Ticket$29.99

Questions

Is Wizard free?
Wizard costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ticket to Ride® free?
Ticket to Ride® costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wizard or Ticket to Ride®?
Ticket to Ride® is rated higher. Wizard averages 3.3 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Ticket to Ride® averages 4.6 from 12K ratings.
Do Wizard or Ticket to Ride® have ads?
Neither Wizard nor Ticket to Ride® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wizard or Ticket to Ride®?
Wizard ships an update every 4 months, and Ticket to Ride® monthly. Most recently, Wizard was updated on September 22, 2026 and Ticket to Ride® on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, Wizard or Ticket to Ride®?
Wizard currently peaks at #71 in the App Store charts, and Ticket to Ride® at #5. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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